Nor does she find men sexually attractive, describing herself as âa male lesbianâ â something that her former heterosexual girlfriend, Rachel, a 35-year-old freelance journalist whom she met in 2005, has understandably found exceptionally difficult to come to terms with.

While we are on the subject of friendly rivalry, lets change direction. What shortened the Great War? Was it the introduction of the Seppos?, or was it the combination of the Brits and Aussies continuing to gain ground against the Boche, or, was it something else? I reckon it was simply down to the efforts of the Brits/Aussies and the Seppos just happened to be there at the right tme. This should start something provocative then. All views are encouraged.